Sue Bourne, head of The Avenue School, in Tilehurst, was presented with a Link2Learn Award from the British Council and HSBC

An ‘inspirational’ headteacher has scooped an award for enriching children with a greater awareness and cultural understanding of countries around the world.

Sue Bourne, head of The Avenue School, in Tilehurst, was presented with a Link2Learn Award from the British Council and HSBC at the bank’s UK headquarters, in London’s Canary Wharf, on Wednesday, November 16.

She also received £3,000 for the school as she won Best International Co-ordinator – one of five categories in the Link2Learn Awards – which rewards schools and teachers who bring the world into the classroom.

The Reading Post reported in September how the school, which is linked with the Sunshine School in St Vincent and the Grenadines, had been presented with the British Council’s International Schools Award in recognition of its work on global projects.

Mrs Bourne said: “Our international work is key to adding new experiences to enrich our curriculum and bringing the world to our pupils, who might never travel beyond their local area because of their complex needs.”

John Rolfe, of the British Council said: “Sue’s inspirational international activities have truly raised the bar.”